The Poitou-Charentes Family Hotels Guide

high review scores for this magnificent château complex surrounded by nature, with dramatic beamed interiors and exceptional facilities

an outstanding hotel in an historic former distillery with a dramatic glass extension to the rear, offers luxury facilities and award-winning dining

to be surrounded by nature and tranquillity, choose this charming mansion overlooking a lake - rooms are luxurious and the Italian cuisine is superb

in western France, inland from la Rochelle, a hotel in a fine 18th century stone building offers charming rooms and delicious table d'hôte suppers

enjoy the spacious designer rooms in subtle colours and the inviting lounges, at this restful hotel just five minutes from the historic port

choose this hotel on the marina, a short walk from the centre, for relaxed comfort and fine views of the sea from the rooms and large terrace

a 15th century seigneury, once owned by the philosopher René Descartes, provides atmospheric renovated rooms and tasty local cuisine

choose this cosy hotel for personal service and a convivial atmosphere, and for the comfort of the renovated contemporary rooms in ocean colours

this charming period hotel with an interior courtyard overlooks the harbour; inside, rooms are a fusion of baroque and contemporary styling

a breathtaking round-towered Renaissance château, set in formal gardens, and with a spacious interior, offers elegant period luxury in the rooms

in the central historic quarter, an elegant 18th century hotel has an artistic décor, with rooms decorated in warm shades of pink, orange and purple

on the edge of Poitiers, convenient for a visit to Futuroscope, a hotel offering high quality contemporary rooms and a plentiful buffet breakfast

on a quiet old town street, an artistic 17th century hotel has surprisingly contemporary rooms, featuring dramatic murals of cultural icons

in an historic town near Cognac, a renovated 17th century house is now a boutique hotel, with spacious, tastefully-decorated rooms

a few minutes from the beach and town centre, a hotel with rooms or apartment each with a private terrace, and enjoyable holiday facilities

high praise for this super little holiday hotel, for the attractive rooms grouped around the pool and its location just 550 yards from the beach

a hotel with a great choice of rooms for couples and families, and both a bistro and pizzeria for relaxing dining after a day at nearby Futuroscope

a 19th century hotel has an unbeatable seaside location with private access to the Nauzan beach - even the swimming pool has sea views

in Angoulême, a former church house is now a charming spa hotel with a gastronomic restaurant and spacious rooms overlooking gardens and pool

close to the historic centre and restaurants in Angoulême, a hotel with simply-furnished rooms and a second floor terrace with city views